Downloader.VZK

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It affects the productivity of the computer, the network to which it’s connected or other remote sites.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT

First detected on:

May 31, 2009

Detection updated on:

May 31, 2009

Statistics

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Brief Description

Downloader.VZK is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

It affects productivity, preventing tasks from being carried out:

In the affected computer:
it displays pop-up windows; causes system slowdowns.

It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user:

It uses techniques included in its code to hide itself while it is active.

Downloader.VZK does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

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